Symptoms of Marfan Syndrome:
People with Marfan Syndrome are usually very tall, thin arms and legs, and spider-like fingers.
Other Symptoms:
Chest that sinks in or sticks out
Flat feet
High arched, crowded teeth
Joints too flexible
Learning disability
Thin, narrow face
Dislocation of eye lens
Small lower jaw
Scoliosis
When Marfan is detected:
Marfan isn't an easy syndrome to detect. There is no test for Marfan. It is usually detected during puberty. Diagnosis are made by observations from past patients with Marfan. Doctors will check all family members who might have this disease or have brought the disease down the family tree. A heart test using ultrasound waves to examine the heart and aorta. If two or more body systems are affected then a diagnosis will be made. Who carries the disease and is Dominant or Recessive:
Marfan is carried by people who have the disease. It is a dominant trait and can not be carried by people without the disease. If a child is born with the disease it is because one of their parents have it or someone in the family does. How many people have Marfan?:
Marfan Syndrome is found once in every five thousand people. It is a very rare disease. What chromosome carries the disease:
Marfan is carried by a gene called fibrillin-1. It is located in Chromosome 15. Is it an autosomal:
Yes. Treatment: - There is no cure for Marfan.
- Vision problems should be treated as soon as possible.
- Scoliosis should me watched for progression in the spine, especially during adolescence.
- Medicine to slow the heart rate may help prevent stress on the aorta. Kids and teenagers with Marfan shouldn't participate in any heavy exercise or athletics.
- Pregnant women with Marfan syndrome must be monitored very closely because of the increased stress on the heart and aorta.
- Surgeries can be done for bad scoliosis or for problems in the heart. Prognosis:
Heart-related complications may shorten the lifespan of people with this disease. However, many patients survive well into their 60s. Good care and surgery may extend the lifespan further. Complications for parents to worry about:
Marfan Syndrome
Symptoms of Marfan Syndrome:
People with Marfan Syndrome are usually very tall, thin arms and legs, and spider-like fingers.
Other Symptoms:
- Chest that sinks in or sticks out
- Flat feet
- High arched, crowded teeth
- Joints too flexible
- Learning disability
- Thin, narrow face
- Dislocation of eye lens
- Small lower jaw
- Scoliosis
When Marfan is detected:Marfan isn't an easy syndrome to detect. There is no test for Marfan. It is usually detected during puberty. Diagnosis are made by observations from past patients with Marfan. Doctors will check all family members who might have this disease or have brought the disease down the family tree. A heart test using ultrasound waves to examine the heart and aorta. If two or more body systems are affected then a diagnosis will be made.
Who carries the disease and is Dominant or Recessive:
Marfan is carried by people who have the disease. It is a dominant trait and can not be carried by people without the disease. If a child is born with the disease it is because one of their parents have it or someone in the family does.
How many people have Marfan?:
Marfan Syndrome is found once in every five thousand people. It is a very rare disease.
What chromosome carries the disease:
Marfan is carried by a gene called fibrillin-1. It is located in Chromosome 15.
Is it an autosomal:
Yes.
Treatment:
- There is no cure for Marfan.
- Vision problems should be treated as soon as possible.
- Scoliosis should me watched for progression in the spine, especially during adolescence.
- Medicine to slow the heart rate may help prevent stress on the aorta. Kids and teenagers with Marfan shouldn't participate in any heavy exercise or athletics.
- Pregnant women with Marfan syndrome must be monitored very closely because of the increased stress on the heart and aorta.
- Surgeries can be done for bad scoliosis or for problems in the heart.
Prognosis:
Heart-related complications may shorten the lifespan of people with this disease. However, many patients survive well into their 60s. Good care and surgery may extend the lifespan further.
Complications for parents to worry about: